LPN/LVN - Long-Term Care (Evening Shift) — Kennebunk, ME (11-week Contract)

Ref #: C-LPN-9029265
Location: Kennebunk, ME | Type: Contract (Non-Travel) | Start: ASAP | Duration: 11 weeks
Schedule: 2:30 PM–11:00 PM | Rate: Local $1,244/40 hrs

Overview
Provide direct, patient-centered nursing care under RN or physician direction in a clinical setting. This contract LPN role emphasizes safe medication administration, wound care, assessment, documentation, patient education, and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.

Requirements

• Active, valid Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) state license
• BLS certification

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct patient assessments (vital signs, focused physical exams, medication review) and contribute to individualized care plans.
• Administer medications and treatments accurately, following protocols and documenting administration.
• Provide wound care: evaluate, clean, dress, and monitor wounds for infection or complications.
• Insert, monitor, and manage IV lines and administer IV medications/fluids as applicable.
• Care for patients with urinary catheters, including insertion, maintenance, and monitoring for complications.
• Collect specimens (blood, urine, sputum) for laboratory testing.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient status, treatments, and responses.
• Educate patients and families on diagnosis, medications, self-care, and preventive health measures.
• Support patient comfort and safety (positioning, mobility assistance, pain management).
• Respond to emergencies following established protocols and provide basic life support as needed.
• Follow infection control standards and proper handling/storage/disposal of medications and supplies.
• Collaborate closely with RNs, physicians, therapists, CNAs, and other staff to coordinate care.
• May supervise CNAs or unlicensed assistive personnel when required.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and comply with facility policies and regulatory requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.